Serviceberry
I’ve seen good fall color on this small native tree . You can find it on the rocky bluffs over Hillers Creek and in the edge of the forest. Unfortunately, … Continued
Little Bluestem
The shining seed tufts on this prairie grass caught my eye on a walk yesterday. Backlighting made the seed tufts glow.
White-throated Sparrow
I’m starting to see White-throated Sparrows again. They spend the summer in Canada and move down here to spend their winters.
Bittersweet
I found the brightly colored fruits on a vine along the path along the edge of Indigo Prairie. It’s where an old fence-row used to be.
Dogwood Leaves
The color in the dogwoods has changed in the past few days; now I’m starting to see more reds.
Fall Creek
Fall color is looking good this year. This reflection on Hiller’s Creek caught my eye. The creek bed is mostly dry now, but there are still a few spring fed … Continued
Bald Cypress
The cypress trees changed from green to copper this week. Unlike most conifers, cypress trees aren’t evergreen; in other words, they shed their needles in the Fall. Before the needles … Continued
Possumhaw Berries
These ripe Possumhaw berries caught my eye. We’ve got a patch that are guarded by a Mockingbird each winter. Possum Haw is also known as Deciduous Holly.
Tufted Titmouse
In North America about 75% of birds migrate south for the winter. Of those that remain behind, one of my favorites in the Tufted Titmouse. Their appearance and behavior makes … Continued
Indigo Prairie
There’s some good fall color in the Sumacs and Sassafras along the trail in Indigo Prairie. Indigo Prairie is just south of the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) Visitor Center. You … Continued